**Lead Procurement Decisions Across High-Value Aerospace Operations**
As a
**Procurement Specialist (IMRO-buyer)**
, you will operate at the center of aviation supply chain continuity-ensuring critical aircraft parts and materials are sourced, delivered, and managed with precision. This role directly influences operational readiness, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across high-stakes aerospace environments. You will engage with global suppliers, drive procurement strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience and commercial outcomes.
**About the Client**
Our client is a long-established aerospace and defence engineering group in the United Kingdom, delivering manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to leading aviation organizations. With over a century of engineering heritage and a workforce exceeding 700 professionals, they operate across multiple UK sites and generate over $110M in annual turnover. Their reputation is built on reliability, precision manufacturing, and delivering right-first-time solutions in highly regulated environments.
**Responsibilities**
- Take ownership of procurement decisions and outcomes across purchasing activities
- Maintain transparency in supplier engagements and stakeholder communications
- Uphold integrity in reporting, feedback, and supplier interactions
- Identify supply chain risks and resolve issues through proactive problem-solving
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on procurement priorities
- Communicate expectations clearly and provide structured feedback to stakeholders
- Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
- Purchase aircraft parts and materials in line with operational procedures
- Manage timely placement and fulfilment of purchase orders based on operational requirements
- Investigate supply chain errors and conduct root cause analysis
- Maintain high service levels for internal teams and external suppliers
- Ensure cost competitiveness in sourcing and procurement decisions
- Support development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures
- Review procurement methodologies and recommend operational improvements
- Identify new suppliers, negotiate pricing structures, and maintain price lists
- Monitor international shipments and ensure compliance with customs requirements
- Address HMRC-related queries and ensure data accuracy within required timelines
- Prepare regulatory reports including Inward Processing Reports and export documentation
- Manage inventory control, stock counts, and reporting requirements
- Oversee return-to-parts materials, donor units, and service exchange cycles
- Manage consignment stock across multiple locations
- Represent procurement in supplier meetings, trade events, and business reviews
- Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding repairs and order status
- Administer workflows through WMS systems to meet SLA targets
- Source materials through third-party marketplaces and approved vendors
- Manage supplier complaints and ensure resolution and expectation alignment
- Provide feedback on non-compliant orders and relay technical requirements
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through structured engagement
- Gather market intelligence on pricing, supplier performance, and opportunities
- Support commercial teams with supplier insights and strategic input
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
- Monitor compliance and support internal capability development through training
- Support business development initiatives related to supplier onboarding
**Qualifications**
- **3 to 5 years of procurement or supplier management experience**
- Strong background in
**Supplier Relationship Management**
with value-driven outcomes
- High level of organization, confidence, and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly
- **Proficiency in relevant databases, ERP, WMS, or CRM systems**
- Ability to analyze supplier data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights
- Technical capability in system optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align procurement with business goals
- Leadership capability to influence stakeholders and drive change
- Experience managing end-to-end initiatives and supplier engagement campaigns
- Strong cross-functional collaboration across departments and stakeholders
- Proven ability to identify and implement performance and process improvements
**Job Overview**
Employment type: Full time
Shift: Day shift, flexible (8AM-5PM UKT), Weekends off
Work setup: Work from home
**Benefits**
- Private Medical Insurance
- Work from home arrangement
- Access to Sportmaster
- Career growth opportunities
- Global career exposure
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit:
**https://emapta.com/training-calendar/**
)
**Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.**
At Emapta, we don't just offer jobs-we build long-term global careers for the top 1% of talent. As we expand into North Macedonia, we are committed to creating opportunities that go beyond employment: where you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow alongside some of the world's leading businesses.
With over 1,000 clients globally and a team of 12,000+ professionals across 20 offices worldwide, you will be part of a high-performing, international environment without leaving your home country. Here, you are an extension of global teams, trusted to deliver meaningful outcomes and real impact.
If you are ready to elevate your career, work with purpose, and be part of a company that invests in your future.
**#EmpoweringPeople #EmaptaEra**
As a
**Procurement Specialist (IMRO-buyer)**
, you will operate at the center of aviation supply chain continuity-ensuring critical aircraft parts and materials are sourced, delivered, and managed with precision. This role directly influences operational readiness, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across high-stakes aerospace environments. You will engage with global suppliers, drive procurement strategies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supply chain resilience and commercial outcomes.
**About the Client**
Our client is a long-established aerospace and defence engineering group in the United Kingdom, delivering manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions to leading aviation organizations. With over a century of engineering heritage and a workforce exceeding 700 professionals, they operate across multiple UK sites and generate over $110M in annual turnover. Their reputation is built on reliability, precision manufacturing, and delivering right-first-time solutions in highly regulated environments.
**Responsibilities**
- Take ownership of procurement decisions and outcomes across purchasing activities
- Maintain transparency in supplier engagements and stakeholder communications
- Uphold integrity in reporting, feedback, and supplier interactions
- Identify supply chain risks and resolve issues through proactive problem-solving
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on procurement priorities
- Communicate expectations clearly and provide structured feedback to stakeholders
- Promote a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
- Purchase aircraft parts and materials in line with operational procedures
- Manage timely placement and fulfilment of purchase orders based on operational requirements
- Investigate supply chain errors and conduct root cause analysis
- Maintain high service levels for internal teams and external suppliers
- Ensure cost competitiveness in sourcing and procurement decisions
- Support development and implementation of purchasing policies and procedures
- Review procurement methodologies and recommend operational improvements
- Identify new suppliers, negotiate pricing structures, and maintain price lists
- Monitor international shipments and ensure compliance with customs requirements
- Address HMRC-related queries and ensure data accuracy within required timelines
- Prepare regulatory reports including Inward Processing Reports and export documentation
- Manage inventory control, stock counts, and reporting requirements
- Oversee return-to-parts materials, donor units, and service exchange cycles
- Manage consignment stock across multiple locations
- Represent procurement in supplier meetings, trade events, and business reviews
- Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding repairs and order status
- Administer workflows through WMS systems to meet SLA targets
- Source materials through third-party marketplaces and approved vendors
- Manage supplier complaints and ensure resolution and expectation alignment
- Provide feedback on non-compliant orders and relay technical requirements
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through structured engagement
- Gather market intelligence on pricing, supplier performance, and opportunities
- Support commercial teams with supplier insights and strategic input
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
- Monitor compliance and support internal capability development through training
- Support business development initiatives related to supplier onboarding
**Qualifications**
- **3 to 5 years of procurement or supplier management experience**
- Strong background in
**Supplier Relationship Management**
with value-driven outcomes
- High level of organization, confidence, and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly
- **Proficiency in relevant databases, ERP, WMS, or CRM systems**
- Ability to analyze supplier data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights
- Technical capability in system optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align procurement with business goals
- Leadership capability to influence stakeholders and drive change
- Experience managing end-to-end initiatives and supplier engagement campaigns
- Strong cross-functional collaboration across departments and stakeholders
- Proven ability to identify and implement performance and process improvements
**Job Overview**
Employment type: Full time
Shift: Day shift, flexible (8AM-5PM UKT), Weekends off
Work setup: Work from home
**Benefits**
- Private Medical Insurance
- Work from home arrangement
- Access to Sportmaster
- Career growth opportunities
- Global career exposure
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit:
**https://emapta.com/training-calendar/**
)
**Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.**
At Emapta, we don't just offer jobs-we build long-term global careers for the top 1% of talent. As we expand into North Macedonia, we are committed to creating opportunities that go beyond employment: where you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow alongside some of the world's leading businesses.
With over 1,000 clients globally and a team of 12,000+ professionals across 20 offices worldwide, you will be part of a high-performing, international environment without leaving your home country. Here, you are an extension of global teams, trusted to deliver meaningful outcomes and real impact.
If you are ready to elevate your career, work with purpose, and be part of a company that invests in your future.
**#EmpoweringPeople #EmaptaEra**
